Diamondbacks Sweep Dodgers in Los Angeles for the First Time Since 2017

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Diamondbacks Sweep Dodgers in Los Angeles for the First Time Since 2017

Arizona beat Los Angeles 5-3 on Sunday to complete the 3-0 sweep at Dodger Stadium, their first since 2017. Tim Tawa homered for the Diamondbacks, who head into the All-Star Break at 49-47, 2.5 games out of a wild card spot. Shohei Ohtani homered for the Dodgers, who end the first half with an MLB-leading 61-36 record.

By Ankit Sharma

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Alexander suffered a left-hand fracture after getting hit by a pitch in Baltimore's 8-2 win over the Royals. "Got to rise to the occasion. We’ve got to pick him up. We have to play our best baseball in the second half," Alonso said. The Orioles currently sit at 46-51, two games out of the final AL Wild Card spot.

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Lucas Erceg Fastball Fractures Blaze Alexander Left Hand

Alexander suffered a fractured left hand when he was hit by a pitch from Lucas Erceg. The Orioles utilityman was enjoying a breakout season, batting .306 with four homers, 29 RBIs and nine stolen bases in 81 games. A 95 mph fastball caused the damage as his helmet flew off in obvious discomfort during the Orioles' win over the Royals.

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Blaze Alexander Blasts Lucas Erceg After Getting Plunked By 95-MPH Fastball

Alexander was drilled by a 95 mph fastball from Erceg while 2-for-2 at the plate. The Orioles infielder tossed his bat and helmet aside before confronting the Royals reliever with some heated words. Baltimore was leading 8-2 at the time. Alexander is batting .306 with four home runs and 29 RBIs this season. Umpires stepped in to de-escalate the situation.

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